Summit County Is The Perfect Colorado Winter Travel Destination
By Christy Articola|Published December 25, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
There’s no better winter destination in Colorado, nor in the United States, than Summit County! This central Colorado county is a true winter playground. It’s beautiful and there are so many things to do. Read on to learn more and start planning a visit to Summit County today. There’s nothing like Summit County, Colorado in the winter.
Summit County is pretty much right in the middle of Colorado. It has a population of about 31,000 people.
On your way up to Summit County on I-70, you'll get to see incredible views like this one. Many of those snow-covered peaks are in Summit County!
Breckenridge is the county seat of this county and is the most populous town - even though it only has about 5,000 residents. It's historical and charming and you'll love exploring it on a winter's afternoon.
Of course, many people come to Summit County in the winter to ski or snowboard at one or more of the ski resorts here. Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain are all in Summit County.
Summit County is a winter wonderland and you’re going to love visiting it during the cold months of the year. You’ll never run out of things to do and you’ll love the absolute beauty of this part of the state.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Summit County this winter? Check out VRBO.com for great deals on vacation rentals!
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